The latest on the bushfire situation in FNQ

The latest on the bushfire situation in FNQ

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Nautilus Aviation CEO Aaron Finn said two of his aircraft have been involved in the aerial firefight over the area.

So far, his aircraft have covered an area from Irvinebank to Forty Mile and from Mareeba to Dimbulah.

A third aircraft is scheduled to be online after some maintenance work.

OTHER LOCATIONS

FORTY MILE

QFES and Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service crews are still on the scene of a bushfire burning near Kennedy Highway and Saint Ronans Road. They will monitor the blaze over the coming days and there is no threat to property at this time.

HERBERTON

One crew is on the scene of a vegetation fire near Grace Street. QFES has advised residents to close their doors and windows. Drivers are asked to drive to the conditions.

ATHERTON

Two crews are on scene of a vegetation fire at Vernon Street. QFES has advised residents to close their doors and windows. Drivers are asked to drive to the conditions.

MAREEBA

Six crews are on scene of a vegetation fire at Mammino St. Three more crews are on route to the incident.

MUTCHILBA

One crew is on scene of a vegetation fire at McLeod Rd. QFES advised that smoke may affect residents and motorists in the area.